Business events in Akron

Check out happening business events all around Akron, OH

Summit Metro Parks Foundation presents SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival

 Sat, 21 Mar at 02:00 pm The Nightlight

Career Expo / Career Development Conference

 Wed, 18 Mar at 08:30 am John S Knight Center

NEXT - New Explorations in Teaching Conference 2026

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:30 am The University of Akron - Student Union USD 25 to 65

Donut Dash for Summit WAB 5K

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 am Hardesty Park

Free Artist Talk: Kent Monkman

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:30 pm Akron-Summit County Public Library Free

TEDxAkron | 15 Years Forward

 Sun, 29 Mar at 01:30 pm Akron-Summit County Public Library USD 39 to 109

March Akron Food Works Info Session

 Wed, 11 Mar at 11:00 am 647 Coffee Free

2026 Arts Alive Awards Gala & Ceremony

 Wed, 20 May at 06:00 pm House Three Thirty USD 0 to 269

2026 Arts Alive Awards

Wed, 20 May at 06:00 pm House Three Thirty

Torchbearers 23rd Anniversary Event

 Thu, 12 Mar at 06:00 pm House Three Thirty

Akron's John Prine Tribute Fundraiser

 Sun, 26 Apr at 05:30 pm Musica

The Courage To Be You - Vulnerability as a Path to Connection!

 Fri, 06 Mar at 11:30 am Portage Country Club USD 35 to 75

The Joe Augustine Trio

 Sun, 12 Apr at 02:00 pm Akron-Summit County Public Library

Meet The Maker Mixer

 Tue, 03 Mar at 05:00 pm The Well CDC Free

Benefits Fair: Discover the Value of Membership

 Thu, 12 Mar at 11:30 am 1840 Manor House A Luxury Boutique Venue located in Akron, Ohio

Artificial Intelligence in Journalism

Wed, 18 Mar at 12:00 pm East End Akron

A Distilled History - an America250 program in 2026

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm Perkins Stone Mansion USD 0 to 55

Akron ArtWalk

 Thu, 12 Mar at 05:00 pm 140 E Market St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

Plant ID Slow Hike: Spring Ephemeral Edition with Summit County MetroParks

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:00 pm Sand Run Metro Park, Wadsworth Area, Valley Link Trail Free

Beyond Startup: HR Compliance for Startups

 Wed, 04 Mar at 10:00 am Bounce Innovation Hub USD 5

At-Home Easter Egg Hunt

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Kent, Ohio and Summit County, Ohio

Pathways to Wholeness: A 2-Hour Wellness Reset for Women

 Sat, 14 Mar at 09:00 am Copley High School Free

Women's Endowment Fund's "For Women, Forever" Celebration

 Thu, 26 Mar at 05:00 pm Quaker Station Catering USD 0 to 25,000

2026 Summit County Township Official Training

 Fri, 27 Mar at 08:30 am Summit County Public Health Free

2026 Men's Conference - "Take Aim"

 Fri, 20 Mar at 06:30 pm 1435 Kelly Ave, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44306

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Cleveland-Akron, OH

 Thu, 23 Apr at 10:00 am John S Knight Center

World Tour of Music: Larry & Joe

 Sun, 22 Mar at 02:00 pm Akron-Summit County Public Library

CRAFTERNOON - Make Art | Make Community

Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 pm Summit Artspace

Dinner Workshop in Akron

 Tue, 03 Mar at 06:30 pm Firestone Country Club Free

Craft Destash Bash! ~ FREE Art Supplies!

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm Summit Artspace

Game's Galore at the Green Dragon Inn

 Sun, 08 Mar at 01:30 pm The Green Dragon Inn Board Game Bar and Cafe

Artificial Intelligence & Automation 1 Day Workshop |Akron, OH

 Fri, 16 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Business Storytelling 1-Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Thu, 12 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Soap Box Derby Corporate Derby Challenge

 Thu, 20 Aug at 12:00 pm Derby Downs Drive Free

Free Graphic Novel Book Club: The World of Edena by Moebius

 Thu, 09 Apr at 07:00 pm Akron Art Museum Free

End the Day. Come Play. | Creative Decompression for Entrepreneurs

 Wed, 25 Mar at 03:00 pm Bounce Innovation Hub Free

HR Leadership – Build a Stronger Organization! in Akron, OH

 Thu, 26 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 631 to 748

BUILT ON PURPOSE An Interactive Lab for Creative Entrepreneurs

 Wed, 11 Mar at 11:00 am Bounce Innovation Hub USD 55

April Akron Food Works Info Session

 Wed, 08 Apr at 11:00 am 647 Coffee Free

Customer Service Excellence –Wow Your Clients Every Time in Akron, OH

 Thu, 26 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 631 to 748

Akron's 5th Annual Tribute to John Prine

 Sun, 26 Apr at 06:00 pm 51 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44308, United States

Ohio Bridal & Wedding Expo

 Sun, 03 May at 01:30 pm John S. Knight Center Free

Make a Pressed Flower Frame at P.F. Chang's (Summit Mall)

 Wed, 08 Apr at 06:00 pm P.F. Chang's USD 47

Entrepreneur business brunch

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 pm Elite Banquets and Events USD 29

Level up your skills at our FREE VSI Training Class!

Wed, 04 Mar at 08:00 am 1090 W Wilbeth Rd, Akron, OH 44314-1945, United States

Critical Thinking Skills 1 Day Workshop |Akron, OH

 Thu, 12 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Charmed Acrylic Bookmark Workshop at P.F. Chang's

 Wed, 08 Apr at 06:00 pm P.F. Chang's USD 36

Leadership Mastery:Inspire, Motivate & Lead Like a Pro!in Akron, OH

 Tue, 24 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 631 to 748

Stand Firm SBC Men’s Conference

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:30 am Springfield Baptist Church USD 29

Business Finance Basics – Smart Decisions Made Simple! in Akron, OH

 Wed, 21 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 641 to 748

SMART Recovery

 Sun, 01 Mar at 02:30 pm 572 W Market St Unit 2, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44303

Creative Thinking 1 Day Workshop |Akron, OH

 Wed, 18 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

May Akron Food Works Info Session

 Wed, 13 May at 11:00 am 647 Coffee Free

CBWC Akron Monthly Meetup

 Wed, 18 Mar at 08:00 am House Three Thirty

WIC Week 2026 Networking Social

 Wed, 04 Mar at 05:30 pm Eighty-Three Brewery Free

Summit Stadium Games 2026

 Sat, 30 May at 07:00 am InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field

Think Your Way to Success 1 Day Workshop |Akron, OH

 Fri, 20 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Make a Spring Rag Wreath at P.F. Chang's

 Wed, 11 Mar at 06:00 pm P.F. Chang's USD 61

ArtsNow: Quarterly Creative Summit (Q2)

 Wed, 17 Jun at 12:00 pm Summit Artspace USD 0 to 18

June Akron Food Works Info Session

 Wed, 10 Jun at 11:00 am 647 Coffee Free

Conflict Resolution – Turn Disputes into Win-Win Solutions! in Akron, OH

 Fri, 13 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 631 to 748

Undefeated Fit Life Grand Opening

 Sat, 28 Mar at 04:00 pm Undefeated Fit Life Free

OMJ Center Orientation Summit

 Thu, 09 Apr at 10:00 am 1040 E Tallmadge Ave Free

End the Day. Come Play. | Creative Decompression for Entrepreneurs

 Wed, 29 Apr at 03:00 pm Bounce Innovation Hub Free

Social Media at Work 1 Day Workshop |Akron, OH

 Fri, 13 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Sales Closing Skills 1 Day Workshop |Akron, OH

 Thu, 12 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Account Management 1-Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Fri, 07 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Big Data Overview 1 Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Crisis Management 1 Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Cyber Security Overview 1 Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Business Networking 1 Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Power BI for Business Users 1 Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 830

CLEO Quarterly Luncheon - April 2026

 Wed, 22 Apr at 11:00 am Firestone Country Club USD 40 to 50

B2B Vibe Selling Masterclass with GrowthX

 Tue, 10 Mar at 10:00 am Bounce Innovation Hub Free

Performance Management 1 Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 830

Managing Performance 1 Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 830

Marketing Essentials 1 Day Workshop |Akron, OH

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 830

Public Speaking Skills 1 Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

OMJ Center Orientation

 Tue, 17 Feb at 10:00 am 1040 E Tallmadge Ave Free

Startup Intro to VC: Guide for Akron Founders

 Sat, 31 May at 07:00 pm Akron USD 21 to 33

VENDORS NEEDED FOR NEW TALK SHOW!

 Thu, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm Akron,Ohio 44308 USD 29

2026 Speed Networking Summit County Senior Service Network

 Tue, 21 Apr at 08:30 am Anthony Funeral Homes & Crematory USD 23

Telephone Debt Collection 1 Day Workshop |Akron, OH

 Thu, 12 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Building High Performing Teams 1 Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Fri, 21 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Business Case Writing 1 Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Thu, 20 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Supply Chain Management 1 Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Thu, 18 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 830

Business Succession Planning 1-Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Thu, 13 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Coffee Meet Up

 Mon, 01 Jun at 10:00 am House Three Thirty USD 4

Business Etiquette 1 Day Workshop |Akron, OH

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Living Soil: The Hidden World That Feeds Us

 Wed, 13 May at 06:30 pm Crown Point Ecology Center Free

Recruitment Skills 1 Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Thu, 20 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Business Finance Basics 1 Day Workshop |Akron, OH

 Thu, 15 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Dinner and Discussion - SELLING ETHICAL CAPITALISM LIKE A RELIGION – Joe Huber, Jr.

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm Akron Woman's City Club

Employee Engagement 1-Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Organizational Skills 1-Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Fri, 07 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Communication Skills 1-Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Thu, 11 Sep at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Jewelry and Purse Donation Drive

 Mon, 02 Mar at 10:00 am 2301 Romig Rd, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44320

Internet Marketing Fundamentals 1 Day Workshop |Akron, OH

 Wed, 10 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 830

Practical Sales Skills 1-Day Workshop | Akron, OH

 Thu, 13 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

OMJ Center Orientation

 Tue, 06 Jan at 10:00 am OhioMeansJobs Center Free